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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 75.94 and 47.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 75.94 and 47.29 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 75.94 = 47.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/75.94 = 47.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 75.94 × 47.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 3,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.13/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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